Business Manager: Operations and Resources

Ballarat High School · Lake Gardens, VIC

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Secondary

Posted 30 Apr 2026

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About Ballarat High School

Enrolment

1,461

Total students

48%

Boys

52%

Girls

Staffing

115.4

Teaching FTE

44.8

Non-teaching FTE

ICSEA

1,016

ICSEA value

54th percentile · Average SES

Diversity

12%

EAL/D Background

3%

Indigenous students

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description

Selection Criteria

Applicants are requested to present a written response to the key selection criteria below:

 

  1. Financial Expertise: High-level experience in financial management and accounting practices within a complex environment, including proven ability to ensure compliance with Department of Education (DE) audit and accountability requirements.

  2. Human Resource Leadership: Detailed knowledge and experience in the management of human resources, including statutory requirements of employment, performance development (PDP), and WorkCover.

  3. Facilities & Asset Management: Substantial experience in the strategic and operational management of facilities, including capital projects, maintenance, and asset registers.

  4. Strategic Thinking: Demonstrated ability to undertake a leading role in the development, implementation, and evaluation of organizational policies and strategic plans.

  5. Interpersonal & Communication Skills: Excellent capacity to provide high-level organizational and interpersonal skills to support a high-performing school community and its business practices.

  6. Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated experience in managing complex administrative and financial software systems (e.g., CASES21, EduPay) and Information Technology oversight.

  7. Qualifications: An accounting qualification or equivalent tertiary Business qualification.

Role

The Business Manager is a vital member of the senior leadership team, working collaboratively with the principal to lead the school strategically in addition to maximising and developing human resources. 

The primary responsibility is to oversee, man…

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